Panettone Bread

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This panettone with currants, raisins, and lemon zest is an easy recipe to make for a fruity holiday bread.

A slice of panettone on a plate.
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 (8-inch) loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package active dry yeast

  • 1 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C)

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup nonfat plain yogurt

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup dried currants

  • ¼ cup raisins

  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted (Optional)

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make Panettone.

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  2. Combine yeast, water, and sugar In a medium bowl. Cover and let stand 10 minutes, or until foamy. Add eggs, yogurt, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.

    Wet ingredients in a glass bowl to make Panettone.

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  3. Stir in flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough forms into a manageable ball. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 10 minutes, adding flour as necessary, until dough is soft and pliable, but not sticky. (May need up to 5 cups flour.)

    Panettone dough on a wood board.

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  4. Place dough in a large, lightly pan-sprayed bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

    Panettone bread dough partially covered in a glass bowl.

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  5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spray a round 8-inch cake pan with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, toss dried fruit with confectioners' sugar.

    Baking pan and a bowl of dried fruit.

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  6. Punch down dough in bowl, transfer to floured surface, and knead in the fruit.

    Panettone dough on a wood surface.

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  7. Form dough into a ball, place in prepared cake pan, cover loosely with dish towel, and let rise 30 minutes. (Loaf will rise above the pan sides.)

    Panettone bread dough rising in a baking pan.

    Allrecipes/Julia Harbeck

  8. Brush with melted butter, if desired. Bake for 45 minutes, or until loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

    Panettone bread cooking on a wire rack.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210 Calories
2g Fat
41g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 76mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 6g 13%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 126mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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